America on Trial Rubric

America on Trial Rubric

	Presentation Rubric
	1	2	3	4	Total
Organization	Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.	Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.	Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow.	Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow.
Subject Knowledge (4 strong arguments must be made)	Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject. Only one vague argument was made.	Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions, but fails to elaborate. Two or three not very strong arguments were made.	Student is at ease and answers most questions with explanations and some elaboration. Three or more relatively strong arguments were made.	Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration. Four very strong arguments were made.
Eye Contact	Student makes no eye contact and only reads from notes.	Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads mostly from notes.	Student maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently returns to notes.	Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes.
Verbal Techniques	Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for audience to hear.	Student's voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation.	Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation.	Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.
Strength of Evidence	Student had very little or no evidence to support their evidence.	Student made effort to support with adequate evidence.	Student used evidence to support every argument.	Student had strong evidence to support every argument.
Q/A	Was not able to field questions.	Made an attempt to answer questions, but answered questions weakly. Did not have developed counterarguments.	Student had developed counterarguments and answered questions adequately.	Student had very well developed counterarguments, and answered all questions showing thorough knowledge of the subject.
Mechanics (3-5 minutes, no more or less)	Cannot work with others in most situations. Cannot share decisions or responsibilities.	Works with others, but has difficulty sharing decisions and responsibilities.	Works well with others. Takes part in most decisions and shares in the responsibilities.	Works very well with others. Assumes a clear role in decision making and responsibilities.
				Total Points:
A= 26-28	B= 24-25	C= 21-23	D= 19-20	F= 0-18